A Powerful New Apple TV

We’ve often pondered whether Apple’s set-top box has every truly made it out of the “hobby” status that it began with back in 2007; while the fourth-generation Apple TV released in 2015 seemed like Apple was finally beginning to take the device more seriously, thanks to a whole new tvOS operating system and an App Store ecosystem, it’s largely languished since, receiving a minor upgrade in 2017 to add 4K support and then…. nothing.

Although last year’s debut of Apple Arcade seemed like an ideal time for the company to debut a more powerful version of the set-top box, it looks like Apple may have even bigger plans in mind, with recent rumours suggesting that what’s on the horizon is more than merely a refresh — it could in fact be Apple’s first attempt to create a serious big-screen gaming device.

Reports suggest that Apple is working on an A14X version of the Apple TV, which is also expected to feature a redesigned Siri Remote that includes “Find My” support, and could even come with an Apple-designed game controller. While there’s little solid information on Apple’s specific plans for the box right now, it would certainly be a good way to try and bring Apple Arcade into the mainstream.